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I'm guessing, but I'd suspect the noise is from the rotor being warped and the pad is shifting in the caliper cradle (particularly if the noise is relative to wheel rotation). Far as the lights... hrm. Now you've got me half-wondering if the sound had to do with the ABS sensor and/or ring...

Smell from the AC could be the cabin filter needing replacement--also, might want to check the evaporator drain--ensure that's not plugged. The TSB Gray Ghost posted is certainly worth looking into as well, because that's LS-specific. For the driveability concern... might be oil on the...

If they can't spell "plethora," in their item description, I'd give it a bit of thought before I comitted dime one to them. To me, it smells like a male bovine creature deposited a bit of fecal matter, but hey... Best, --The Clown to the Left

Yeah, the video was all right, but the soundtrack did little for me. Then again, I think I'm probably the ONLY Lincoln in town that has Pro-Pain, Machine Head, and Slayer loaded into the 6-disc changer, so it's all a matter of taste. Best, --The Clown to the Left

Almost sounds like a leak at the rack, from what you described. I suppose it's possible an end seal might be torn from the shock of a harsh vertical impact, but I've never seen one go like that. To pinpoint the leak yourself, get some UV dye compatible with PS fluid --available at most...

I'm pretty sure the keyless entry is tied to the GEM, but I'll allow that I may be mistaken. Best, --The Clown to the Left

Well, if he's going on about looks, performance, reliability, etc., and placing the STS in a category higher than the LS, I'd tell him that I value his friendship and care about him as a person. Then I'd urge him to seek counseling for his delusions of grandeur and disconnection with reality...

I write. Best, --The Clown to the Left

You say bulletproof. I say with enough FPS and a properly-designed bullet, NOTHING is bulletproof. Kevlar vest? Feh. .30-'06. My point is: if you really want to break something, you'll probably be sucessful. Take claims of "bulletproof" with the proverbial grain of salt. Best...

Are you sure it's not the belt? If it isn't, it could be trapped air in the PS system. Start the car up, crank the wheel all the way to one side. Turn off. Let it sit for 15-20 mins. Start car, crank wheel to opposite lock, let sit another 15-20 mins. Recheck fluid level. As far...

11.8 seems low, unless you're romping it all the time. First thing I'd check is your foot. It might be a bit heavy. Heheh. After that, I'd suspect filters. But if there's a sensor/injector problem that's contributing to the poor fuel mileage, the dealer should be able to diagnose this with...

I could have sworn the minimum octane rating is 91, not 93, but I've only gassed it up twice, and ran 93 once and 94 the second. As far as everything else... Sorry. I'm not familiar enough with the car to answer, but I bet someone around here is... Best, --The Clown to the Left

This is the thread that got me to sign up to this forum. Simply amazing work, Quick. This is more than I ever intend on doing to my '04, admittedly, but I am in awe of your ingenuity, and am thrilled to see you sharing your progress with us. I look forward to hearing an update, when you...

'67 Dodge Dart with a slant-6. I was 14, bought it for $50. I coulnd't get my permit in NY until I was 16, but that never stopped me. Heh. Best, --The Clown to the Left

Thanks, fellas! I've lurked on here a bit while I was shopping for LSes, and was enthralled with the supercharger thread. That's the one that convinced me to sign up here. Not, mind you, that I intend on supercharging my car, but that level of innovation, enthusiasm, and ingenuity was the...

You're right, Sooner. Driving it would be the final test. But for me, there's little point in doing so if the engine's sideways and it's got AWD. Seeing the photos would save me time. But if you're certain this will be the powertrain configuration of the car --and with the shared Volvo...

Before I pass judgement I want to see under-hood and under-body photos. AWD is a minus. 4.4v8 is a plus, provided it's oriented correctly. Seeing this --right now-- is a big "hrmmm..." for me, personally. --The Clown to the Left

Hello, all. New member, owner of '04 LS. Loving the car thus far, but believe that I'd enjoy it a lot more if it had over 300 HP. Heheh. I don't want to do anything too radical to it, just help it breathe in and out a bit better. I've seen cold air intake kits as well as exhaust systems...

Tir Rod Ends Tip: When replacing outer tie rod ends, loosen the jam nut only 1/2 turn or so. Seperate from knuckle using either a pickle fork or a BFH on the knuckle itself--not the tie rod. Then, while removing the tie rod, count the number of rotations it takes to get the thing...